The indulgent vegetarian burger

Name: The indulgent vegetarian burger
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 people

Main

Difficulty: Easy

Preparation time25 minutes

Cooking time30 minutes

Craving a tasty and hearty burger without the meat? This indulgent vegetarian burger has it all! Soft, packed with flavor, and easy to make, it’s sure to become a staple in your meals. Perfect for a casual lunch or a comforting dinner.

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Ingredients

250 g brown lentils
1 onion
1 carrot
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp tomato paste
Lettuce leaves
Salt and pepper
Whole grain burger buns

Recipe

Cook the lentils for 20 minutes and let them cool.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
Peel and grate the carrot.
Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a pan with olive oil.
Add the carrot and cumin. Let simmer.
In a mixing bowl, mash the lentils and mix with the tomato paste.
Add the onion and carrot mixture along with breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper.
Form patties and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the patties halfway through.
Toast the burger buns.
Spread the sauce of your choice on the buns, add lettuce leaves, place a lentil patty, and close the burger.
Enjoy!